About the job
Senior Research Associate in Chemical Biology
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Company: Flagship Pioneering, Inc. (FL116)
About FL116
FL116, backed by Flagship Pioneering, focuses on advancing biomolecule synthesis. The team is developing a platform aimed at changing how research, diagnostic, and therapeutic molecules are manufactured.
Role Overview
The Senior Research Associate in Chemical Biology will join a collaborative group dedicated to applying chemical approaches to biological questions. This position centers on enzyme-mediated biomolecular synthesis, with attention to both mechanistic and molecular details.
Main Responsibilities
- Design and conduct high-throughput experiments to study enzyme-substrate interactions
- Characterize biomolecular products using established and emerging techniques
- Support development of scalable assays to expand platform capabilities
What We Look For
- Strong experimental skills and attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity about the chemical nature of biological systems
- Interest in manipulating and measuring biological activities at the molecular level
- Comfort working in a hands-on, execution-focused, and pipeline-driven setting
- Motivation to grow with a rapidly evolving technology platform
Work Environment
This role offers the chance to build expertise at the intersection of chemistry and biology within a collaborative startup supported by Flagship Pioneering. The team values problem solvers who enjoy working on challenging scientific questions and developing new tools for biotechnology and therapeutics.

